Chicken with cream and avocado
4 servings
30 minutes
Chicken with cream and avocado is an exquisite dish of French cuisine that combines the tenderness of the bird, the velvety texture of the creamy sauce, and the freshness of avocado. The history of the dish is rooted in French gastronomic traditions where the balance of flavors and textures plays an important role. The chicken fillet is enriched with a fragrant white sauce made with cream, sherry, and spices. Avocado carefully placed at the bottom adds lightness and an exotic touch while lemon juice preserves its freshness. The final touch is melted cheese that forms a golden crust making the dish particularly appetizing. It’s an ideal choice for dinner when you want something refined yet simple to prepare. Combining creamy texture with a slight tang and rich aroma, it can captivate even the most discerning gourmets.
1
Cut the cooked chicken into strips.
- Chicken breast: 450 g
2
Make a white sauce by mixing butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, cream, and spices. Add chicken and dry sherry.
- Butter: 50 g
- Wheat flour: 50 g
- Milk: 275 ml
- Chicken broth: 150 ml
- Cream: 125 ml
- Sherry: 15 ml
- Spices: to taste
3
Thinly slice the avocado and layer it at the bottom of a baking dish. Drizzle with lemon juice, then pour the chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese starts bubbling.
- Avocado: 2 pieces
- Lemon juice: 15 ml
- Cheese: 100 g